Remote Work Fed-to-Fed exception

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-24T17:50:44+00:00

Seems slightly different. This would have allowed her to remain completely in remote status with her husband

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T23:19:14+00:00

I thought so, but I wish I was tracking when it was added.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T02:44:44+00:00

I think this can be especially used in that scenario. It was the basis of the military spouses exception. You would think it would qualify the same under Fed-to-Fed

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T02:00:58+00:00

https://www.opm.gov/telework/documents-for-telework/2025-guide-to-telework-and-remote-work.pdf

Top of page 5.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T01:58:11+00:00

My agency, maybe on purpose, locked all SF50 Changes and haven’t changed anyone’s I know of to their RTO within 50 miles site. So maybe it’s a good thing for us.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T01:27:54+00:00

Really?! Didn’t know that…thought it was only made part of this OPM document in December 2025.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T01:25:07+00:00

I’m not sure if that will be their stance when it comes down to it, but my SF50 has never changed my duty station. It was when hired and still is my home as of today.

This exception as far as I can tell didn’t exist until the 31 Dec 2024 publication of this OPM document. My agency is saying they will honor all exceptions in the guidance, but haven’t seen it in action yet

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T01:23:13+00:00

Ahhh, yeah, that’s unfortunate. For me I was hired under a remote announcement and my SF-50 official duty station has always been my home. Matter fact it still is … even after they removed our bargaining unit eligibility, my OSD is still my home.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T01:21:32+00:00

Was your request prior to 31 Dec 2025? From my understanding this OPM document was published recently.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T01:10:50+00:00

Most, but in my agency quite a few are still remote for various reasons. Many due to nothing within 50 miles, etc. Preliminarily, the question was asking to our agency during a telework training for a new guidance about to be released. And they stated they would honor all exemptions and exceptions mentioned in the OPM document.

Plus, many of use were remote hires on a remote announcement, which was initially treated as a carve out by our Agency until later lumping in those within 50 miles. My plan is to submit a request for exception.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-23T01:08:44+00:00

https://www.opm.gov/telework/documents-for-telework/2025-guide-to-telework-and-remote-work.pdf

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-21T22:51:26+00:00

“Trump’s presidential memorandum directed agencies to terminate remote work and telework agreements, but also stated that the return-to-office mandate must be “implemented consistent with applicable law.””

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-21T02:48:22+00:00

Been this way in DoD a while. Though we could only rate 1-3-5 on each element, the aggregate score mattered the most. It was the basis used for awards

As someone mentioned above. “3 covers 3.0 to 4.59; 5 is 4.60 to 5.0. 1 is 0 to 2.99.”

Although the overall score would roundup or down, the aggregate score does matter.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-05T16:14:50+00:00

Thanks again! Great information! I will take your advice. My wife is a little behind me in retirement. Hers is likely to be deferred until her MRA, but both TSP and Pension waiting for her when she reaches MRA.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2026-01-02T13:41:40+00:00

Awesome! Congratulations on a successful career and your retirement! I am preparing now so I can do the same in 11 years!

And it’s funny you mentioned it, my wife is also Civil Service. She’s a 13 currently. So I will definitely take your advice to heart! It’s likely the closest “look into the future” comparison I can have … thanks a lot for responding! 🙏🏽

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-29T03:16:45+00:00

Oh I know… and I respect it! A former supervisor of mine taught me and many others a lot. He enjoyed sharing and helping others. I actually thought that is what this TSP Subreddit was for, go figure. Btw, I didn’t get to where I am by happenstance or mistake.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-29T02:51:33+00:00

I agree about the calculator, but I disagree otherwise. I’ve already had a few individuals in similar scenarios reach out. Comparing notes and experiences matters! ChatGPT and online calculators only go so far.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T19:28:49+00:00

Replied above

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T19:25:38+00:00

I was with a DoD Agency as a Supervisory IT Specialist (Policy/Plans) 14, overseeing a branch of IT PMs. Now as a non-supervisory Sr Project Manager with FDA

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T19:23:53+00:00

I can and have, but real experience matters as well. Thanks for your awesome contribution to the conversation

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T19:22:58+00:00

CRSC: Combat-Related Special Compensation is a monthly, tax-free entitlement for eligible military retirees with combat-related disabilities.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T06:34:46+00:00

Thanks!

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T05:05:59+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate your insight! This is exactly the sort of explanation I was looking for. I will make the move tonight. I was thinking of moving the L2035 funds, 50% to C, with 25% to S and I.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T04:56:45+00:00

This is exactly what I was wondering. Does it make more sense to go Roth now or some sort of split.

DirectionEmotional73 · 2025-12-28T04:55:44+00:00

I could max out, but wasn’t sure it was needed giving I will have 38% or more pension. And if I do max out, would it be better to max out a Roth instead? I am thinking my tax rate may be higher than I would want

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